Collaborate to provide technical assistance which will result in the protection of cultural resources and acceleration of conservation practice implementation in wisconsin

The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (a child entity of the University of Wisconsin System) has been awarded a Cooperative Agreement totaling $499,310.46 by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) under the Soil and Water Conservation program (CFDA 10.902), effective September 10, 2025, with a completion date of December 31, 2029. This award supports collaborative technical assistance efforts designed to protect cultural resources and accelerate the implementation of conservation practices throughout Wisconsin. Under this cooperative agreement, the university will deliver conservation technical assistance services to private landowners, conservation districts, and other organizations in support of sustainable land management and natural resource protection.

The technical assistance provided through this award will focus on conservation planning, implementation support, and outreach activities aligned with the Soil and Water Conservation program's priorities, including erosion control, water management, and habitat preservation. As a research and educational institution with demonstrated capacity in environmental science and collaborative conservation initiatives, the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse will leverage its professional expertise and existing partnerships to enhance local conservation delivery infrastructure and support the adoption of proven conservation technologies across Wisconsin. The four-year funding period extends through the end of calendar year 2029.